Also I'm not a lawyer.Immediate steps 1) Post a 3-Day notice to the tenant for unpaid rent 2) Post a 7-Day notice for the utilities not being in there name and missing renters insurance (I assume both of these are requirements in the agreement) 3) If the tenant is on auto pay I would require payment in full going forward with Certified funds. 

Purchase price: $1,600,000 Cash invested: $320,000 Purchased 7 SFH's on 3.5 acres from Bethel Bible Village.

Neighborhoods south of East Atlanta Village are still feasible and within your budget, however, keep in mind, you're competing against other aggressive buyers and investors.

Manage the dollars wisely and let the savings accumulate.Next-- Pay off any debt you've accumulated in Gainesville, including student debt, credit cards, and any auto loans.Make the beginning of your career a success.

I am a hard money lender living in Hot Springs Village.

The auto industry is back and prices are climbing nicely.

I am looking at a property in East English Village close to Grosse Point, does anyone have any experience in the area?

My first and only rental property in East English Village has been underperforming since I acquired the property in 2019.

There are certainly more moving parts when it comes to STRs, but if you have the right systems in place, you can self-manage and have it run somewhat on auto-pilot. 

Just make sure to get the village compliance report before spending too much on due diligence.